Phuket Tourism Industry
Types of Activities / Attractions
Actiivites
Snorkeling
Scuba Diving
Speed Boat Tours

Parasailing

Ziplining
ATV Jungle Ride
Muay Thai Boxing
Hiking
Visiting Thai temples
Bungee Jumping
Atttractions
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Big Buddha Phuket
Phang Nga Bay
Phi Phi Island
Patong Beach

Wat Chalong

Bangla Road

Phuket Old Town
Pros
Economic Growth

Increased Revenue
Enabled Employment Opportunities
Business Expansion
Better Living Standards
Improved Local Economy
Social Growth
Enhanced Security
Enhancement Public Utility Infrastructure

Transportation Infrastructure Improvement
Cultural Advantages
Boost Invention
Local communities can share traditions to celebrate diversity and learn from one another
Heritage
Promoting reciprocal respect and gratitude
Stereotypes
You Can Bargain For Everything
Constant Rain during Rainy Season

Single Men Visiting For Only One Reason
Fake Branded Items
Ice / Street Food Induces Illness

All Thai Food Is Spicy
Cons
Environmental Impact
Expansion of tourism pressuring the natural environment
Deforestation
The overcrowding of popular tourist areas has resulted in the degradation of beaches and pollution
Other Natural Attractions
Coral Reefs
Pollution
Cultural Erosion
Traditional cultural practices have been replaced by more commercialized and tourist-oriented activities
Loss of Authenticity and Essence
Economic Struggles
Increased Living Expense
As tourism expands
Increased Land & Housing Price
goods
and services
Exploitation of Local Communities
Low Wages
Long Working Hours

Poor Working Conditions
Why Tourism Should Decrease
Local Communities Exploitation
Locals receive insufficient pay, work for prolonged periods, and have to endure unfavorable working conditions
Cultural Erosion
Crafters modify designs for tourists, often neglecting authenticity, and traditional practices are replaced by commercial activities

Over time, loss of cultural heritage
Environmental Impacts

Loss of coral reefs, destruction of industries, and pollution threaten natural habitats and tourism